Rio de Janeiro – St. Sebastian as “Ambassador” for Italy
A place of honour for Italian art in the celebrations for the 450th anniversary of the foundation of Rio de Janeiro, with an exhibition at the Museu de Belas Artes featuring two Italian masterpieces dedicated to St. Sebastian, Rio’s patron saint. The paintings, “San Sebastiano” by Guido Reni and “San Sebastiano curato da Irene” by […]
Read moreHanoi – Casa Italia hosts fashion show featuring differently abled models
In the run-up to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, “Casa Italia” in Hanoi hosted Vietnam’s first fashion show featuring differently abled models. The initiative aimed to increase public awareness of disability in Vietnam, one year on from the country’s ratification of the UN Convention on the issue. The focus was […]
Read moreDayton – Mission to Sarajevo for Minister Franceschini
The Minister for Cultural Assets, Dario Franceschini, took part in a mission to Sarajevo to mark the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreements, and in the wake of the terrorist attack that cost the lives of two Bosnian soldiers. Assisted by the Italian Ambassador in Bosnia, Ruggero Corrias, Minister Franceschini met the Minister for […]
Read moreParaguay – Bollani closes the Year of Italy in Latin America with a standing ovation
Over 20 music, film, fashion, food and wine, publishing and archeological events were organised by the Italian Embassy in Asunción for the Year of Latin America in Italy. The “Year” ended recently with a concert at the Paraguayan capital’s Teatro Municipal by Stefano Bollani, whose world music brought the audience to their feet for a […]
Read moreItaly-Japan: Bilateral cooperation is growing
Economic cooperation between Italy and Japan is growing and the two countries are studying the opportunities for further collaboration in strategic sectors. The point was underscored at the 27th general meeting of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG), which took place recently in Sendai. Italy was represented by the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Benedetto Della Vedova, […]
Read moreItaly-Russia – Exchanges of musicians and opera singers
An exchange programme for young Italian and Russian musicians and opera singers is now under way, with the first 12 participants taking part in training and “work experience” in the two countries’ most prestigious theatres and music schools. The initiative is promoted by the Italian Embassy in Moscow, led by Ambassador Cesare Maria Ragaglini. Support, […]
Read moreMinister Gentiloni attends the “7th Aspen Southeast Europe Foreign Ministers’ Conference”
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, will be addressing the Aspen Southeast Europe Foreign Ministers’ Conference taking place today in Berlin. Now in its 7th edition, the conference is organised by Aspen Institute Germany with Auswaertiges Amt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Embassy in Berlin, […]
Read moreCartoline dall’altra Italia – A teacher who shares her love for Italian throughout the world
Putting yourself constantly to the test, seeking out new interests around the world without ever forgetting your home country. Valentina Cantori, born in Milan in 1989, began travelling when she was 18 and since then has never stopped, adding constantly to her personal story and career. A lifelong journey that has taken her to Claremont, […]
Read moreNorth Caucasus – Seeking Italian investment
North Caucasus looks to Italy for investment and technology to develop its economic potential. The topic was discussed by the Italian Ambassador to Moscow, Cesare Maria Ragaglini, and the Minister for North Caucasus Affairs, Lev Kuznetsov, with possible areas for collaboration including an advanced medical hub and the development of tourism. As Ambassador Ragaglini noted, […]
Read moreSan Francisco – Music: a concert to celebrate the centenary of The Voice
Francis Albert Sinatra – singer, actor and TV personality of Italian origin (his mother, Natalina, was from Lumarzo, near Genoa) – was born on 12 December 1915. To mark the centenary of his birth, the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Cole Porter Society, has organised a concert that will take place on 11 […]
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